Katharine Smith

Las Vegas

Katharine Smith is a classically trained cellist and pianist born in Las Vegas. While she began her musical studies on the piano, her passion for the cello took over as she grew up. Her love for orchestral performance has brought her opportunities to perform in venues all over the world, from China to France and Austria. In 2012, she received the first prize in the Las Vegas Youth Orchestra concerto competition, and soloed with a full orchestra at the Smith Center. Under the instruction of Dr. Andrew Smith, she graduated in 2016 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in cello performance. She currently enjoys working in Las Vegas as a cello and piano instructor, and a performer for gigs and shows throughout the city.